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State winner for excellence in print marketing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has been awarded a prestigious U.S. Travel ESTO Award for Excellence in Print Marketing for the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide. The U.S. Travel ESTO Awards honor the nation’s highest achievements in destination marketing for creative excellence, innovation, and impactful Read More…
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 9:30 am AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Financial a. Consider Transfer of Funds from General CD to General Checking Account b. Consider Invoices for Payment III. Personnel a. Consider Funding 911 Employees’ Portion of Retirement Deduction IV. Adjourn
The Calhoun County Commission met Monday evening, August 24th, 2026 at 5 p.m. with all three Commissioners present, President Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Craig Arthur and Commissioner Lee Rush. Under Unfinished business the Commission opened the sole bid for the construction of a 40x80x12 building at the Calhoun County Park. The bid from T&B Contracting came Read More…
Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity of up to $2 million through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Released through the Personal Health Accelerator (PHA) initiative, this marks the final funding opportunity to be released under the WV RHTP. With this announcement, the State has now made available approximately $180 million Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. -Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. “Dolly Parton was a true American icon whose extraordinary talent, generosity, and compassion touched millions of lives. While the world knew Read More…
Next Regular Meetings: Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 9:30 amMonday, September 28, 2026 @ 5:00 pmTuesday*, October 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am (changed due to holiday)Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pmMonday, November 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – Only one regular meeting in NovemberMonday, December 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – Only one regular meeting Read More…
Minnie Hamilton Health System will undergo a planned power outage on Tuesday, August 27, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM to support the installation of new electrical equipment. This outage will affect the main building only. During this time, clinical and outpatient services performed in the main building will be unavailable. Portions of the building Read More…
Dolly Parton the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement. She wrote Read More…
Whitewater to Return to West Virginia Last weekend of Gauley Season to coincide with Bridge Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In just a few weeks, the New River Gorge National Park will once again transform into a world-renowned whitewater rafting destination, offering some of the most intense whitewater runs in the country. Every fall, more than 60,000 Read More…
First in state to use single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In West Virginia, smoking and lung cancer rates are significantly higher than the national average. With a focus on integrated care and cutting-edge technology, a team at WVU Medicine recently took a significant step to Read More…